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Just stating an observation I have noticed with my car in regards to oil and coolant temperatures in two different driving scenarios.
Around town and generally under 55mph.
OIL: 180F Coolant. 197F
Cruising on the highway after 20 minutes sustained 70mph:
OIL: 202F Coolant: 185F
Ambient air temperature does not seem to mater much; so far this year range of 65F through 85F
I know we have a pretty neat and sophisticated cooling system with 4 phases of coolant routing. This is the fastest warming up car I have ever driven. I hope this continues to be the case when winter rolls around. South of Chicago, it can get to 10F and colder for a few weeks at a time. Then again, my previous ride was a car designed in the early 90's. 2001 Acura Integra GS-R. It got just warm enough in the cabin about when you where 5 minutes from your destination.
Around town and generally under 55mph.
OIL: 180F Coolant. 197F
Cruising on the highway after 20 minutes sustained 70mph:
OIL: 202F Coolant: 185F
Ambient air temperature does not seem to mater much; so far this year range of 65F through 85F
I know we have a pretty neat and sophisticated cooling system with 4 phases of coolant routing. This is the fastest warming up car I have ever driven. I hope this continues to be the case when winter rolls around. South of Chicago, it can get to 10F and colder for a few weeks at a time. Then again, my previous ride was a car designed in the early 90's. 2001 Acura Integra GS-R. It got just warm enough in the cabin about when you where 5 minutes from your destination.